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Installation and
Reference Guide
HP J3175A
HP J3177A
HP AdvanceStack
Switch 208/224
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YUMABOOK.BK : 0_perf.fm5 Page 1 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM HP Customer Support Services How to get the latest software/agent firmware You can download from the World Wide Web, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and HP BBS a compressed file (j3178xx.exe) containing the latest version of the HP Switch 208/224 Management Module software and proprietary MIB. After you down- load the file, extract the file by typing filename and pressing [Enter]. For example, j317801 [Enter]. World Wi
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YUMABOOK.BK : 0_perf.fm5 Page 2 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service HP FIRST is an automated fax retrieval service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HP FIRST provides information on the following topics: ■ Product information ■ Troubleshooting instructions ■ Technical reviews and articles ■ Configuration information To access HP FIRST, dial one of the following phone numbers: Location Phone Number U.S. and Canada Only Dial 1 (800) 333-1917 wi
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YUMABOOK.BK : 0_front.fm5 Page i Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Installation and Reference Guide
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YUMABOOK.BK : 0_front.fm5 Page ii Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM © Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company Disclaimer All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains information which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, copyright
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YUMABOOK.BK : yumabook.TOC Page iii Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Contents 1 Installing the Switch 208/224 Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2. Install Any Optional Modules . . . . . . . . . .
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YUMABOOK.BK : yumabook.TOC Page iv Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM 3 Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 LED Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Testing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 1 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM 1 Installing the Switch 208/224 The HP AdvanceStack Switch 208T and 224T are low-latency, high-speed switches that you can use to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. The two switch models are: HP J3175A AdvanceStack Switch 208T HP J3177A AdvanceStack Switch 224T Throughout this manual, these switches will be abbreviated as the Switch 208T and Switch 224T, or, when common char
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 2 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Included Parts Included Parts The Switch 208T and 224T have the following components shipped with them: ■ HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Installation and Reference Guide (5964-5225), this manual ■ Warranty booklet ■ Accessory kit (5063-8570) • two mounting brackets • two cable ties • four 10 mm M3 thread-forming screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch • four 5/8-inch number 12-24
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 3 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 1. Prepare the Installation Site ■ Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications: • For the 10Base-T ports, use category 3, 4, or 5, four-pair, 100 ohm UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) cables. Cable lengths can be up to 100 meters for category 3 or 4, and 150 meters for category 5. For
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 4 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 2. Install Any Optional Modules Install optional modules into the Management Slot, Expansion Slot, or trans- ceiver slot by following the instructions in the manuals that accompany these products. Each of the slot covers can be removed with either a flat-bladed or Torx T-10 screwdriver. Retain the slot covers for future use. Caution To avoid damage to circuitry in the swit
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 5 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps Back of Switch Expansion Slot supported expansion module Note An expansion slot module uses the switch port 1 circuitry to communicate with the other switch ports. Therefore, installing an expansion module disables port 1 as reflected by the LED on the front of the switch. Installing Transceivers Blue color bar with “100T” in it, and “B”, or
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 6 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 3. Verify the Switch’s Operation After you have installed any modules, but before mounting the switch in its network location, you should first verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source and verifying that it passes its self test. 1. Connect the power cord supplied with the switch to the power connector on the back of the switch, and then into a
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 7 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. With the Switch Management Module installed, the self test takes approxi- mately 15 seconds to complete. Without the Switch Management Module, the test completes in approximately 4 seconds. LED Behavior: During the self test: • Initially, all LEDs are on. • With a Management M
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 8 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 4. Mount the Switch After the modules are inserted and you have verified that the switch passes self test, you are ready to mount the switch in a stable location. The Switch 208/224 can be mounted in three ways: ■ in a rack or cabinet ■ on a wall ■ on a horizontal surface Mounting the Switch in a Rack or Cabinet The Switch 208/224 is designed to be mounted in any EIA-stand
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 9 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 2. Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair of holes that are 0.5 inches apart in each rack/cabinet upright as shown in the illustration below. Tighten each screw enough to support the weight of the switch, approximately two turns. Ensure that the screws are at the same level in each upright. Insert a scre
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 10 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 4. Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket. Tighten these screws-be careful not to overtighten. install additional screw 1-10 Installing the Switch 208/224
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Installing the Switch 208/224 YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 11 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps Mounting the Switch on a Wall You can mount the switch on a wall as shown in the illustration below. Note that the switch should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. 1. Using a Phillips (cross-head) or Pozidriv screwdriver with the 10-mm M3 thread-forming screws included in the accesso
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YUMABOOK.BK : 1_instal.fm5 Page 12 Thursday, February 20, 1997 9:35 AM Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps 5. Connect the Switch to a Power Source 1. (Optional.) This product supports use of the HP J2962A Redundant Power Supply (RPS), which can help ensure continuous switch operation in the event of a power failure. If you have this HP RPS, connect the RPS to the switch now and connect the RPS to an appropriate AC power source. Caution When installed, the RPS is used in plac
